The top-selling series based on the world's most popular sport, EA Sports' FIFA Soccer returns to the virtual pitch with a smoother, more customizable game for 2010. The drive behind this year's renovations and refinements is twofold: make the game a more authentic representation of real world pro soccer, and give gamers more freedom to play it their own way. Animations and on-field moves have been enhanced, and goalie AI in particular has been honed, for keepers that react more quickly to loose balls and don't hesitate to challenge a rush. The game's "Team Styles" features allow players to adjust their attacking and defensive stances on the fly, according to the opposition and other conditions. Another highlight of the "10" edition of the game is the "Custom Set Piece" mode, which allows gamers to design and practice their own plays for special situations, such as free kicks and corners, and then execute the maneuver in the heat of a live game. In addition to the hundreds of featured real-life pro players, gamers can create a custom footballer and work him through practice and club league play to international stardom. For gamers who like to take charge of the whole team, the game's Season Mode lets them play manager, making the major team-building decisions.
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